Word
vinyl
US/ˈvaɪnəɫ/
UK/vˈaɪnɪl/
注意In Japanese, ビニール usually means “plastic, especially bags and sheets”. In English, vinyl is one special type of plastic, so a ビニール袋 is a plastic bag, not a vinyl bag.
주의In Korean, 비닐 usually means “plastic bag or plastic wrap”. In English, vinyl is one type of plastic or a music record, and a plastic bag is not called vinyl.
Definitions
01plastic material
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a strong, flexible plastic used to make things like floors, car seats, and waterproof clothes.
n. a tough, flexible synthetic plastic, typically polyvinyl chloride, used for floor coverings and upholstery.
日本語:ビニール※
“The kitchen floor is covered in easy-to-clean grey vinyl.”
“The designer specified high-grade vinyl for the restaurant booths to ensure the surfaces could withstand heavy daily use and frequent cleaning.”
02music records
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Music
n. records that play music, or the format of music on these records.
n. phonograph records as a collective medium or a specific disc made of this material.
Español:vinilo
“He prefers listening to vinyl because he thinks the sound is warmer.”
“Despite the convenience of streaming services, many collectors still invest heavily in vinyl for its tactile quality and superior cover art.”
03chemical radical
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a specific group of atoms used to create various chemical compounds.
n. the univalent radical CH2=CH− derived from ethylene, serving as a precursor to various polymers.
“The chemist explained how the vinyl group reacts to form long chains.”
“The polymerisation of vinyl chloride monomers results in the formation of the widely used plastic known as PVC.”
04made of vinyl
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes something made from this type of plastic.
adj. composed of or pertaining to vinyl or polyvinyl chloride.
“She wore a black vinyl jacket that kept her dry in the rain.”
“The vintage car featured original vinyl upholstery that had been remarkably well-preserved by the previous owner.”
Real-World Examples
“In 2022, Bowie was named the best-selling vinyl artist of the 21st century by Music Week, ahead of The Beatles.” “The Riverside Symphony Concert is now available on CD and vinyl from Ramseur Records.” Etymology
From Latin vīnum (“wine”) + -yl. Derived from Latin vīnum because ethyl alcohol is the ordinary alcohol present in wine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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「日本語」「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
‘외래어’ data: 한국어기초사전 (국립국어원), CC BY-SA 2.0 KR
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0